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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 27.77 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 27.77 and 18.93 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 27.77 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/27.77 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 27.77 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.59/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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